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☆ Insurance claim denials: Stories flood social media following UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Tami Luhby | Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

A major industry group for health insurers criticized some of the social media reactions. “We, at UnitedHealth Group, will continue to be there for those who depend upon us for their health care,” the statement said. Only 43% of adults in the Commonwealth Fund survey said they or their doctor challenged an insurer’s denial of claim. UnitedHealthcare, in particular, has come under public scrutiny as it dramatically increased care denials for its Medicare Advantage enrollees. That far surpassed its competitors, including Humana, whose care denials grew 54% during the same time period.

Persons: Brian Thompson’s, Thompson, Thompson’s, Paulette, ”, Kaye Pestaina, Mike Tuffin, AHIP, “, ” UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare “, Brian Schmutzler, Taylor Lorenz, you’ve, ” Sara Collins, UnitedHealthcare, ProPublica, Connecticut Sen, Richard Blumenthal, CNN’s Jamie Gumbrecht, Puy Kamp, Daniel Medina Organizations: New, New York CNN, UnitedHealth, . New York police, NBC, CNN, UnitedHealth Group, Police, KFF, The Commonwealth Fund, Court, Commonwealth Fund, Department of Health, Human Services, HHS, Humana Locations: New York, Manhattan, UnitedHealthcare, ., Minnesota, Pennsylvania, enrollees, Connecticut, Majlie

CNN —The National Basketball Association (NBA) is taking a first step back into the huge Chinese market with two preseason games set to take place in Macao next October, five years after the league was effectively blocked from China. “Bringing preseason games to Macao will showcase the excitement of the NBA to fans in one of the world’s emerging hubs for sports,” NBA deputy commissioner and COO Mark Tatum said in a press release. Deputy commissioner and COO Mark Tatum announces the NBA's preseason games in Macao. According to Reuters, 17 NBA teams played 28 games in China between 2004 and 2019. “We always love the opportunity to compete on the global stage and we are grateful to participate in the NBA China Games 2025,” said Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks.

Persons: Mark Tatum, Daryl Morey, Eduardo Leal, Adam Silver, Morey –, Silver, “, ”, Sean Marks, Josh Bartelstein Organizations: CNN, National Basketball Association, The Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Venetian, NBA, “, Macao, Nets, Suns, Houston Rockets, Getty, Philadelphia 76ers, Reuters, NBA China, Brooklyn Nets Locations: Macao, China, Hong Kong, Beijing, Western

☆ Wolves may be pollinators as well as predators, study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Alex Rodway | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

He and other scientists have informally observed Ethiopian wolves exhibiting this odd behavior over past few decades. The endangered predators are regularly monitored as part of the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme, founded by Sillero in 1995 following his first few visits to the region. “These observations are just the first step in really understanding whether (the wolves) are pollinators or not.”Among mammals, bats are considered the major pollinators. A flagship speciesEndemic to Ethiopia’s Afroalpine meadows and living exclusively in a handful of isolated areas, just 454 adult Ethiopian wolves remain. By engaging the public with exciting research — such as the discovery that Ethiopian wolves drink nectar — Sillero seeks to improve familiarity with the species.

Persons: Claudio Sillero, —, Sillero, Adrien Lesaffre, muzzles —, Jeff Ollerton, “ They’ve, “ It’s, ” Ollerton, Ollerton, Ethiopia’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Oxford University, Ethiopian, Conservation, Northampton University, IUCN Locations: Ethiopia, United Kingdom

☆ Scientists find huge trove of rare metals needed for clean energy hidden inside toxic coal waste
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But this toxic waste may also be a treasure trove for the rare earth elements needed to propel the world toward clean energy. Coal ash from the Appalachian Basin contains the highest amounts of rare earth elements, but only 30% can be extracted. “Strong acids and bases are needed to extract rare earth elements. There are currently more than 2 billion tons of coal ash stored across the US, according to the Department of Energy. “There is no indication that future reliance upon coal ash as a feedstock for critical materials will incentivize coal power,” said a DOE spokesperson.

Persons: Bridget Scanlon, ”, “ We’re, ” Scanlon, “, Davin Bagdonas, Wade Payne, Justin L, Fowler, Paul Ziemkiewicz, Ziemkiewicz, Biden, Jennifer Granholm, Scanlon, ” Scalon Organizations: CNN, University of Texas, UT’s Jackson School of Geosciences, International Energy Agency, University of Wyoming, TVA, USA, Water Research, West Virginia University, ”, Department of Energy, DOE Locations: United States, Austin, California, China, TVA Kingston, Harriman , Tennessee, Springfield , Illinois, Wyoming, Montana

☆ South Korea’s ruling party leader speaks to CNN
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Hundreds flee Syrian city of Homs as rebels advance further south
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Eyad Kourdi | Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Hundreds of people appear to have fled the central Syrian city of Homs overnight into Friday, as anti-regime rebels push further south on the road to the capital Damascus. It is not clear whether regime forces will be able to defend the city of Homs, about an hour’s drive south of Hama. CNN was unable to reach multiple contacts in Homs on Friday, amid reports of an internet blackout as the rebels approached the city. I swear to God, we are inside Hama city, we are inside Aleppo city,” a fighter cheered as he filmed himself by Alaarbaen Roundabout in Hama. Residents cheer as the rebels pour into the captured city of Hama on Friday.

Persons: Bashar al, Assad, ”, Abu Mohammad al, Alawites, Assad’s, –, Alaarbaen, Hafez al, Assad –, Muhammad Haj Kadour, Jolani, Russia – Organizations: CNN, Getty, Jolani, United Nations Locations: Syrian, Homs, Damascus, Hama, Jolani, Idlib, Aleppo, ”, Hama’s, AFP, Saudi Arabia, United States, Iran, Russia

☆ TikTok loses bid to strike down law banning it from the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Clare Duffy | Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —TikTok has lost its bid to strike down a law that could result in the platform being banned in the United States. A US appeals court upheld the law in a ruling Friday. After the deadline, US app stores and internet services could face hefty fines for hosting TikTok if it is not sold. TikTok sued to block the law in May, arguing that it infringed on the free speech of its more than 170 million American users, and unfairly singled out the platform. The court consolidated that lawsuit with claims from a group of individual TikTok creators.

Persons: New York CNN — TikTok, TikTok, Biden, Joe Biden, “, ” TikTok Organizations: New, New York CNN, Capitol, Appeals, District of Columbia, People’s Locations: New York, United States, People’s Republic, China

☆ Trump has vowed to give green cards to college grads. Could that actually happen?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Catherine E. Shoichet | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

At a recent career fair, he says he struggled to find companies willing to sponsor international students. It made him realize how precarious international students’ lives in the US can be. Illinois Institute of Technology President Raj Echambadi first came to the US as an international student 30 years ago. “There are no numerical limits on the admission of foreign students — who number about 1 million now — and foreign students are already a major profit center for schools large and small,” he wrote. Courtesy Metolo FoyetFoyet, the University of Florida geography student, says international students will be listening closely to what Trump says going forward.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Donald Trump, crackdowns, ” Trump, Trump hasn’t, Trump, Jason Calacanis, hadn’t, “, ”, Karoline Leavitt, ’, Metolo, Foyet, Dany Rashwan, ” Haomin Huang, Huang, ” Huang, Echambadi, Raj Echambadi, Sarah Spreitzer, Trump’s, Jared Kushner, Spreitzer, Critics, Mark Krikorian, Krikorian, Allan Goodman, ” Goodman, —, Don’t, It’s, ” Krikorian, wouldn’t, Elon Musk, who’s, Metolo Foyet, CNN’s Kate Sullivan Organizations: CNN, America, University of Florida, University of Georgia, Auburn University, Universities, University of Houston, Illinois Institute of Technology, Presidents ’ Alliance, Higher Education, Immigration, Illinois Tech, Trump, American Council, Education, Center for Immigration Studies, Institute of International Education, UGA, Elon, ” University, Florida, American Association of Geographers Locations: America, Cameroon, United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, India, Denver

☆ Austin Tice’s family says he is alive and well, but they are deeply frustrated after meeting with Biden administration
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Michael Conte | Alex Marquardt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Washington CNN —The family of Austin Tice, a freelance journalist held in Syria since 2012, said they have new confirmation that he remains alive and well. A source familiar with what the Biden administration knows says there is no change in the administration’s assessment of Austin Tice, and they have no new information. Bill McCarren, director of the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club, emphatically insisted the Biden administration is “lying” about what they know about Tice. “Our larger question was, how can we use this disruption to leverage something for Austin during this time?” she said. Austin’s father, Marc Tice, said that the family met with the State Department on Thursday, but that the meeting was not productive.

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☆ Harris campaign ends race with $1.8 million – part of a mixed financial picture for Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Fredreka Schouten | David Wright | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Democrats emerged from their bruising election losses in November with a decidedly mixed financial picture, new federal filings show. Vice President Kamala Harris’ defunct campaign, meanwhile, had just $1.8 million remaining in its bank accounts after spending more than $1 billion in a failed effort to defeat Republican Donald Trump. The Harris campaign reported no debts. But after record-breaking fundraising, Harris’ campaign reported $1.82 million in cash on hand as of November 25. In the weeks since the election, Democrats have continued to bombard supporters with fundraising appeals, seeking more contributions.

Persons: Kamala Harris ’, Republican Donald Trump, Harris, Harris ’, Chauncey McLean Organizations: CNN —, Democratic National Committee, Republican, Federal, White, Senate, FEC, Democratic, “, Trump, DNC

☆ Club World Cup: Donald and Ivanka Trump feature in draw, as Inter Miami discovers its fate
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Inter Miami will play Egypt’s Al Ahly in the first match of next year’s revamped Club World Cup, after the draw was made on Thursday. It’s being viewed as a warmup for when the United States hosts the World Cup in 2026, alongside Canada and Mexico. President-elect Donald Trump featured in the often chaotic draw, speaking to the audience via a pre-recorded video message. He was introduced world soccer governing body FIFA President Gianni Infantino as his “very special friend.”“The event is going to be incredible. I will try and be there if I can,” Trump said, before praising Infantino and looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup.

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☆ Elliot Eastman: American vlogger abducted in Philippines presumed dead, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —An American man abducted in the Philippines is presumed dead after a witness claimed he was shot during a struggle with his captors, the Philippines News Agency reported, citing police. Regional police spokesman Lt. Col. Ramoncelio Sawan told media Thursday that the witness told them that Eastman was shot twice by his captors on the night of his abduction as they ferried him away from the scene. All of the information that we have points to that,” Sawan said, according to the Associated Press. Police have said the present case is unlikely linked to Muslim rebels, according to the Associated Press. The US State Department advises citizens to reconsider travel to Mindanao due to the risk of “crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.”

Persons: Elliot Eastman, he’d, Ramoncelio Sawan, Eastman, ” Sawan, Sawan, Sibuco, ” Organizations: CNN, Philippines News Agency, YouTube, Regional, Associated Press . Police, Police, Eastman, Associated Press, US State Department Locations: Philippines, Vermont, Sibuco, Mindanao

☆ Ancient Americans chowed down on mammoth steak, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Ancient ancestors of Native Americans, known as the Clovis people, mostly ate mammoths and other large animals during the most recent ice age, according to a new study. Since the young boy was still nursing, the team of scientists from American and Canadian universities were able to infer his mother’s diet. A woolly mammoth model is seen during installation at the American Museum of Natural History in October 2023. They also compared it to other omnivores and carnivores, finding that her diet was most similar to a scimitar cat that primarily hunted mammoths. “The largest mammoth sites in the USA and Central Europe contain the remains of mainly younger animals… possibly the easiest to kill,” Haynes said.

Persons: ”, James Chatters, “ It’s, ” Chatters, Bebeto Matthews, Gary Haynes, wasn’t, ” Haynes, Shane Doyle, ” Doyle, … Organizations: CNN, McMaster University , Ontario, American Museum of, AP, University of Nevada, Yellowstone Peoples Locations: Wilsall, Montana, North America, South America, Clovis, USA, Central Europe

☆ Georgian protesters detail brutal beatings by special forces
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

A week of fierce demonstrations in Georgia has seen special forces violently handling protesters who are challenging the government’s controversial decision to delay its bid to join the European Union. Watchdogs say that many of the scores of people arrested over the past week have been subjected to brutal treatment by police and special forces. CNN spoke to 10 protesters, including five journalists and an opposition politician, who said they were beaten by special forces – masked, unidentifiable men. Mariam Nikuradze, a reporter at OC Media, said the special forces get “angry” when they see their actions being filmed. Giorgi Arjevanidze/AFP/Getty Images‘Men in black’Critics are troubled by the government’s growing reliance on these special forces to try to stem protests.

Persons: Giorgi Arjevanidze, –, Irakli Kobakhidze, Aleksandre, Salome Zourabichvili, “, ” Keshelashvili, Keshelashvili, ‘ I’m, ’ ” Keshelashvili, ”, Rogava, Zourabichvili, Mariam Nikuradze, I’ve, ” Nikuradze, …, ” Erekle, ” Loladze, Shota Murtskhvaladze, ” Zourabichvili, Elene Khoshtaria, Khoshtaria, “ Elene, Nika Gvaramia, Gvaramia, Giorgi Gamgebeli, Will Organizations: CNN, European Union, Soviet, country’s Ministry, Internal Affairs, Getty, EU, Georgian, Formula TV, OC Media, Georgian Young Lawyers ’ Association, Police, Coalition for Locations: Georgia, Tbilisi, AFP, Georgian, Russia, aFP, Belarus

☆ Pamela Anderson’s still repping her bare face
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —At the annual Gotham Awards on Tuesday night, Pamela Anderson arrived on the red carpet in a strapless champagne-hued Oscar de la Renta satin gown. As the “Baywatch” star turned to pose for the wall of photographers, a larger-than-life bow peeped out from the back of her dress. The decision was born out of Anderson’s desire not to overshadow her outfit for the Isabel Marant show, but there was a bigger point, too. This is it.”Pamela Anderson opted for a champagne-toned Oscar de la Renta gown. But the former Playboy bunny is no stranger to having her looks discussed — and has long been comfortable going bare.

Persons: Pamela Anderson, Anderson, smokey, Isabel Marant, ” Pamela Anderson, la, Theo Wargo, Gia Coppola’s, ”, Drew Barrymore, “, Barrymore, Valerie Bertinelli, ” Anderson Organizations: CNN, Gotham, Paris Fashion, Vogue

☆ Brazil: video of military police officer throwing man off bridge sparks anger in Sao Paulo
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Abel Alvarado | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A military police officer has been arrested in Brazil after a video emerged of him throwing a civilian over a bridge in Sao Paulo on Monday, sparking protests in the city. Moments later, the officer lifts the man – who appears unarmed and not applying any resistance - and pushes him over the edge. A protest against police violence broke out on Thursday in Sao Paulo, where demonstrators demanded for Derrite’s resignation, according to Reuters. We need to take to the streets to expose the police which are so violent in the state of Sao Paulo and in Brazil,” one protester told Reuters. In an interview with CNN Brasil, the general commander of the Sao Paulo Military Police Cássio Araújo de Freitas said his internal affairs division is investigating the incidents of alleged police violence.

Persons: ”, Luan Felipe Alves, Alves, “, Alves ’, Guilherme Derrite, Araújo de Freitas Organizations: CNN, Agencia Brasil, CNN Brasil, Public Security, State of, Reuters, Sao Paulo Military Police Locations: Brazil, Sao Paulo, State, State of Sao

☆ McDonald's is finally bringing back its cult-favorite menu item — the Snack Wrap
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Fans of McDonald's Snack Wrap, rejoice — the fast-food giant is finally bringing the popular menu item back. On Thursday, Joe Erlinger, the president of McDonald's US, confirmed on "Good Morning America" that the Snack Wrap will return next year. McDonald's Snack Wraps — chicken, lettuce, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla — were launched in 2006. AdvertisementThe Snack Wrap was officially discontinued in the US in 2020 as part of a menu simplification. AdvertisementHowever, the exact launch date of the Snack Wrap remains unclear; Erlinger declined to share specifics while on the show.

Persons: Joe Erlinger, Erlinger, Heidi Klum, that's, I'm, Ian Borden, McDonald's Organizations: Bloomberg, CNN, Business

☆ Inside the ‘brutal’ logistical challenge of staging a Formula One Grand Prix
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Jack Bantock | Bijan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“We’re talking about as many as 4,000 people (team staff) traveling to all the different races,” Duncan told CNN. Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty ImagesPressureSo, to take the Qatar Grand Prix as a case study, just how do they do it? That all adds up to approximately 50 tons of freight transported to every Grand Prix by each team. Mechanics work on Alonso's car ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. Haas' Nico Hulkenberg on track during practice ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit on November 29.

Persons: Liam Parker, “, ”, Phil Duncan, ” Duncan, Andrej Isakovic, It’s, Aston Martin, Joe Micklewright, –, snagging, Micklewright, Mahmud Hams, “ We’ve, – Micklewright, Fernando Alonso’s, ” Micklewright, you’ve, You’ve, ’, Haas, Neil Hanley, Hanley, Haas –, we’ve, Nico Hulkenberg, Clive Mason, ” Hanley, haven’t Organizations: Qatar CNN —, Lusail, Prix, CNN, Getty, Qatar, Aston, Doha, US, Constructors, Circuit Locations: Doha, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, AFP, Las Vegas, Australia, ”, Silverstone, England, Italy

☆ Why we’re addicted to ‘silent reviews’ on TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Gina Park | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Since October 2023, online content creators such as Santulli have been filming these “silent reviews,” sharing their opinions of makeup, skin care, books and other products without speaking a word. Pretending to sign a check in the air is a nonverbal way to ask your waiter for the bill. But silent reviews are bringing back nonverbal communication, even if it’s in a more exaggerated form. It’s also a bit of a game to generations jaded by traditional advertising and reviews, according to Riggio. “They really are able to make subtle changes that make a difference,” Paul said of the content creators who use silent reviews.

Persons: Izzy Santulli, Instagram, ” Santulli, ”, Diane Paul, ” Paul, furrowed, Ron Riggio, It’s, Paul of, Paul, “ Organizations: CNN, James Madison University in, Claremont McKenna College Locations: James Madison University in Virginia, California

☆ Trump’s pick for NASA chief: Jared Isaacman has close ties with Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Isaacman, who has twice traveled to space on private missions and has close ties to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk but lacks experience in government or academia, is an unorthodox selection. If confirmed, Isaacman would be only the fourth of 15 NASA administrators to have actually traveled to space. Isaacman’s relationship with SpaceXIsaacman’s close ties with SpaceX and Musk are likely to raise questions about conflicts of interest. Trump, Musk and Isaacman’s visionDespite Isaacman’s close relationship with Musk, the two have adopted starkly different tones regarding politics. “I don’t need to have a public opinion on his politics because there is much more to the man and his companies,” Isaacman said of Musk in an October 11 post.

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☆ Jamie Foxx reveals details of ‘near-death experience’ in new Netflix special
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Jamie Foxx told a packed audience at a taping for his Netflix special that he had a “near-death experience” and was in a weeks-long coma during his mystery health crisis that had him hospitalized in 2023. He said it was a near-death experience,” Demecos Chambers, a longtime fan of Foxx who attended the standup taping in October, told CNN, sharing what the Oscar and Grammy winner said onstage. Adding to the secretive nature of the standup special, Netflix is not sending members of the press advance screeners. Foxx is also not doing any interviews before the special premieres, according to the streamer. Chambers said that Foxx puts on an impressive show, during which he performs standup, dances, sings and plays the piano.

Persons: Jamie Foxx, Foxx, “, ” Demecos Chambers, Oscar, ” Chambers, Chambers, Cameron Diaz, ”, ” Foxx, Ray ”, Corinne Foxx, Jamie Organizations: CNN, Netflix, ” Locations: Atlanta

☆ UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Police believe person of interest left New York, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Closed circuit screenshots of a person of interest in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing. Police believe that the person of interest being sought in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson left New York City shortly after the slaying, on a bus from upper Manhattan. New York has an extensive network of government and private surveillance cameras. "Those buses are interstate buses," Kenny told CNN. "That's why we believe he may have leftNew York City."

Persons: Brian Thompson, Jessica Tisch, Tisch, Thompson, George Washington, Joseph Kenny, Kenny Organizations: Police, New York Police, CNN, NYPD, Central Park, West, Columbus, Port Authority Bus, George Washington Bridge Locations: New York City, Manhattan, New York, midtown Manhattan, Central, West, Washington Heights

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he has confidence in Pete Hegseth, even as he acknowledged “people were a little bit concerned” about his pick to lead the Pentagon amid a series of allegations related to drinking and sexual misconduct. I mean, people were a little bit concerned,” Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker in an interview at Trump Tower. So, we’ll be working on his nomination, along with a lot of others.”Asked whether he thinks Hegseth can earn Senate confirmation, Trump said, “I think he will, yeah. I’ve had a lot of senators call me up saying he’s fantastic.” But Trump said he has not gotten any assurances from senators that he’ll be confirmed. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesSome of Trump’s allies have ramped up public pressure on senators who have so far declined to commit to supporting Hegseth.

Persons: Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, “, Pete, ” Trump, NBC’s Kristen Welker, He’s, ”, Hegseth, Trump, I’ve, he’ll, Welker, he’s, JD Vance, We’ve, ” Vance, ’, Timothy Parlatore, Andrew Harnik, Ron DeSantis, Iowa Sen, Joni Ernst, Ernst, CNN’s Aaron Pellish, Kaanita Iyer, Kristen Holmes, Jeremy Herb, Alayna Treene, Eric Bradner Organizations: CNN, Trump, Princeton, Harvard, Capitol, Republican, Pentagon, FBI, Russell Senate, Florida Gov Locations: Ohio, Russell, Washington , DC, Iowa

☆ Romania’s top court annuls presidential election result
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Sophie Tanno | Monica Sarbu | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Romania’s constitutional court has annulled the first round of the country’s 2024 presidential election process, which was narrowly won by far-right ultranationalist candidate Calin Georgescu amid allegations of Russian interference. The historic decision means a second-round runoff that was scheduled for Sunday, when Georgescu would have gone head to head with his centrist rival Elena Lasconi, will no longer take place. In a press release, the court said the annulment was based on Article 146(f) of the Constitution, emphasizing the need to ensure the correctness and legality of the electoral process. Friday’s decision caps off a troubled election cycle in Romania, with the same court last week ordering a recount of the first-round votes. In addition, the documents uncovered a series of cyber-attacks over the election period.

Persons: CNN —, Calin Georgescu, Georgescu, Elena Lasconi, ” Organizations: CNN, TikTok, Reuters Locations: Romania

☆ How Notre Dame’s famed Grand Organ regained its distinctive voice
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-06 | by ( Caroline Baum | Sérène Nourrison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

It has taken months of painstaking cleaning and decontaminating of 8,000 pipes, 115 organ stops and numerous other musical components, but on Saturday the majestic tones of the Grand Organ of Notre Dame will ring out once more. Francois Mori/APVeteran organ builder Laurent Mesme’s company, Orgues Quoirin, was one of three workshops chosen from across France to restore the Grand Organ. “During the day it was impossible to do anything (with the noise).”A file photograph from 2004 shows Notre Dame's organ. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty ImagesLatry had, in his words, lived with the organ “day and night” since joining the cathedral in 1985. “Every time there has been a restoration, the organ builders have preserved what the previous organ builders have done.

Persons: Notre, Virgin Mary, Aurelia Azema, Francois Mori, Laurent Mesme’s, Orgues Quoirin, Mesme, ”, Emmanuel Macron’s, ” Mesme, “, Olivier Latry, Stephane de Sakutin, Latry, It’s, ” Latry Organizations: Paris CNN —, Notre Dame, Veteran, Getty, CNN Locations: Marne, Paris, France, “, AFP

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